Church Document
Humani Generis
Encyclical of Pope Pius XII (1950)
The encyclical of Pope Pius XII concerning false opinions threatening to undermine the foundations of Catholic doctrine, addressing evolution, relativism, and the limits of theological speculation.
Key themes
- Defense of doctrine
- Faith and science
- Truth
- Theological method
Document type
Encyclical
Issuing authority
Pope Pius XII
Issued date
12 August 1950